Catholic Saints

St. David

01 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mary McGeehan and Dr. James Prothro discuss King David and the proper veneration of Old Testament figures. David is a great example of a "man after Go...

St. Polycarp

23 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join Dr. Ben Akers and Mary McGeehan as they dive into the life of St. Polycarp, a second century bishop and martyr. St. Polycarp was a student of St....

St. Scholastica

10 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dive into the lives of Holy Women You’ve Never Heard Of with Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Dr. Jessica Murdoch. St. Scholastica is the sister of St. Bened...

St. Thomas Aquinas

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

St. Thomas Aquinas was given one of the greatest minds in history. He devoted his life to studying God and used his great intellect to write extensive...

The Conversion of St. Paul

25 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Ben Akers sits down with Dr. James Prothro, Assistant Professor of Sacred Scripture at the Augustine Institute Graduate School, to discuss the con...

St. Anthony of Egypt

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor discuss St. Anthony of Egypt, or "Anthony the Great," a hermit who lived from around 251 to 356 A.D. A...

St. André Bessette

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

St. André Bessette, devoted to St. Joseph and emulator of his humility, served as a brother in the Congregation of Holy Cross in Montreal. Serving as...

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

04 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is the first native-born American to be a canonized saint! Her life was filled with profound suffering, yet she demonstrated d...

St. Gregory of Nazianzus

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Chris Mooney shares about St. Gregory of Nazianzus, a 4th-century saint who served as the Bishop of Constantinople during the second ecumenical co...

St. John the Apostle

27 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Catholic Saints, Taylor Kemp interviews Dr. James Protho on the life, traits, and lessons we can learn from St. John the Apostle. S...

Saint Peter Canisius

21 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After joining the Jesuits in the mid-16th century, St. Peter Canicius is sent to Germany and Austria to combat the rising tide of Lutheranism. St. Pet...

St. Gatian of Tours

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Dr. Scott Hefelfinger and Taylor Kemp as they discuss the life and impact of a little-known Saint, St. Gatian of Tours. In the middle of the thir...

St. John of the Cross

14 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Ben Akers sits down with Dr. Scott Hefelfinger to discuss Doctor of the Church, St. John of the Cross. This discussion touches on St. John of the ...

Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Juan Diego

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Ben Akers sits down with Dr. James Prothro to discuss Mary's apparition to Saint Juan Diego on Tepeyac hill under the title of Our Lady of Guadalu...

St. Ambrose

07 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

St. Ambrose (c. 340–397 AD) was the Bishop of Milan and a Doctor of the Church, known for his defense of Nicene Christianity against Arianism. Born ...

St. Nicholas

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

St. Nicholas of Myra, born around 270 AD in Patara, Lycia (modern-day Turkey), was a 4th-century bishop known for his generosity and devotion to helpi...

St. John Damascene

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

St. John Damascene, born around 675 AD in Damascus, was a monk, theologian, and hymnographer known for his eloquent defense of Christian doctrine. A s...

St. Francis Xavier

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

St. Francis Xavier, born in 1506 in Navarre, Spain, was a Jesuit missionary and one of the founding members of the Society of Jesus. Renowned for his ...

St. Andrew the Apostle

30 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

All saints had a story before they met Jesus. For St. Andrew, he was a fisherman. Hearing the call of Christ, Andrew and his brother Peter left everyt...

St. Catherine of Alexandria

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Saint Catherine of Alexandria, a 4th-century Christian martyr, was known for her intelligence, beauty, and steadfast faith. She boldly debated Emperor...

St. Clement of Rome

23 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sit down with Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Carl Vennerstrom as they discuss Pope St. Clement of Rome, who was an early Church Father and the third successor ...

St. Cecilia

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Dr. Tim Gray and Paul McCusker as they discuss St. Cecilia and the role of Art and Beauty in the New Evangelization.  See the work of Jesuit...

St. Rose Philippine Duchesne

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

St. Rose Philippine Duchesne (1769–1852) was a French missionary and a member of the Society of the Sacred Heart who dedicated her life to education...

St. Albert the Great

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

St. Albert the Great (1200–1280), also known as Albertus Magnus, was a German Dominican friar, bishop, scholar, and one of the most influential figu...

St. Didicus

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Saint Didacus of Alcalá (c. 1400–1463), also known as Diego de San Nicolás, was a Spanish Franciscan lay brother celebrated for his humility, char...

St. Leo the Great

10 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Dr. Ben Akers and Dr. Carl Vennerstrom as they discuss St. Leo the Great, who served as pope during the tumultuous time of the Council of Chalced...

St. Martin de Porres

03 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Saint Martin de Porres (1579–1639) was a Peruvian lay brother of the Dominican Order renowned for his profound humility, charity, and dedication to ...

Remembering the Dead and Celebrating the Saints

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Elizabeth Klein, professor of Theology at the Augustine Institute Graduate School, discuss the importance of remembering the dead...

St. John Paul II

22 Oct 2024

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Join Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Douglas Bushman as they discuss St. John Paul II and the New Evangelization.  See the work of Jesuit Refugee ServiceWat...

St. Luke

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Known as the beloved physician and faithful friend of St. Paul, St. Luke is a crucial figure for the Church’s knowledge of Christ’s earthly minist...

St. Ignatius of Antioch

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A Father of the early Church, St. Ignatius of Antioch is an incredible model of Christian discipleship. He is also one of Dr. Ben Akers' favorite sain...

St. Teresa of Avila

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Ben Akers and Annette Bergeon, Executive Director of Endow, discuss St. Teresa of Avila and her love of conversations with Jesus.  See the wo...

Our Lady of Fatima

13 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Sr. Maris Stella of the Sisters of Life and Dr. Tim Gray for today's discussion on Our Lady of Fatima.  See the work of Jesuit Refugee Servi...

Saint John Paul II's Letter on the Rosary

07 Oct 2024

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Dr. Tim Gray & Lucas Pollice discuss Pope John Paul II's Apostolic Letter, Rosarium Virginis Mariae.  See the work of Jesuit Refugee ServiceWatch...

St. Francis of Assisi

04 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Tim Gray and Paul McCusker talk about the incredible Saint Francis of Assisi. This massive figure of the Church spread the Gospel with incredible ...

St. Jerome

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An early Church Father from the 4th century, St. Jerome translated the Bible into Latin with the desire to make Scripture more accessible. St. Jerome ...

The Archangels

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mary McGeehan and Dr. James Prothro dive into many questions regarding the Archangels - St. Michael, St. Gabriel, and St. Raphael. What is an Archange...

St. Severnus Bothius

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mary McGeehan and Dr. Lehman discuss the life of St. Severinus Boethius. As a Roman Senator he worked hard to create harmony between the centuries-ol...

St. Pricilla

09 Sep 2024

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Mary McGeehan and Dr. James Prothro discuss the life of St. Prisca. Mentioned in both Acts of the Apostles and some Pauline letters alongside her husb...

St. Francis Xavier Cabrini

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

St. Frances Cabrini is the first United States citizen to be a canonized saint! St. Frances Cabrini founded the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart...

St. David

26 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mary McGeehan and Dr. James Prothro discuss King David and the proper veneration of Old Testament figures. David is a great example of a "man after Go...

St. Elizabeth of Hungary

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of "Catholic Saints," we explore the extraordinary life of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, a 13th-century princess who dedicated her life ...

St. Ambrose

12 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Lehman records his first episode of Catholic Saints with Mary McGeehan. St. Ambrose, Bishop of Milan, was the teacher and mentor of St. Augustine ...

St. Elijah

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mary McGeehan and Dr. James Prothro discuss the Old Testament prophet, Elijah. Found in both First and Second Kings as well as a few places in the New...

Sts. Martha, Mary, & Lazarus

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Mary McGeehan and Dr. James Prothro discuss the biblical figures Mary, Martha, and Lazarus who are venerated as Saints in the Catholic Church. We meet...

St. Maria Goretti

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Arielle Harms shares about the beautiful life of St. Maria Goretti and her virtuous disposition to mercy, courage, and purity. Please note the sen...

St. Bernadette

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

St. Bernadette grew up in poverty, sickness, and simplicity. Her family for a time even resided in a flat that formerly functioned as a jail cell! Lis...

St. Isaac Jogues and the North American Martyrs

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listeners 'discretion advised as the life and martyrdom of these great saints incorporated much torture, sorrow, and pain. As French Jesuit missionari...

St. Teresa Benedicta (Edith Stein)

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Taylor Kemp and Dr. Arielle Harms reflect upon the life of St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, the name Edith Stein received as a religious sister. Bor...

Abitinian Martyrs

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Forty-nine Christians were martyred during the great persecution under Diocletian in Roman North Africia in the town of Abitinia. The martyrs were per...

St. Theodore the Studite

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

St. Theodore heroically defended the role of icons in Church. Dr. Elizabeth Klein sets the stage for the second iconoclasm controversy and fleshes out...

St. Marcellus of Tangier

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

St. Marcellus is an early Christian military martyr that inspires conversation on the obligations one has to his or her country. Dr. Elizabeth Klein s...

St. Aloysius Gonzaga

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Arielle Harms and Taylor Kemp share about the life of Aloysius (Luigi) Gonzaga. Raised by his father to be a soldier, an early awakening of his pe...

Bonus: The Victory of Joan of Arc Podcast

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey there, listeners! To celebrate Joan of Arc's feast day, we've got a special treat for you. Dive into a bonus episode from our gripping audio drama...

St. Frances Xavier Cabrini

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

St. Frances Cabrini is the first United States citizen to be a canonized saint! St. Frances Cabrini founded the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart...

St. Anthony of Padua

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Arielle Harms and Taylor Kemp discuss the life and impact of St. Anthony of Padua. Born Fernando Bulhões in Lisbon, Portugal, St. Anthony became ...

St. Peter Claver

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Carl Vennerstrom shares about St. Peter Claver, a saint with a heart for the poor, outcast, and enslaved. As a young, Jesuit priest he signed up t...

St. Basil of Caesarea

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Discover the captivating life and enduring legacy of Saint Basil of Caesarea in this enlightening episode of Catholic Saints. Join Mary and Dr. Carl V...

St. Maximus the Confessor

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dive into the intriguing world of Catholic saints with Mary McGuire and Dr. Carl Venner on 'Catholic Saints,' a podcast produced by the Augustine Inst...

St. Alfred the Great

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Carl Vennerstrom and Mary McGeehan share details of the life of St. Alfred the Great, a 9th century English saint. Due to Danish invasion, Christi...

St. Rose of Lima

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Carl Vennerstrom and Mary McGeehan discuss the life and impact of St. Rose of Lima. Born in Lima in the late 16th century, Rose is known for her z...

St. Isidora of Egypt

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Taylor Kemp and Dr. Elizabeth Klein discuss the life of a lesser-known monastic saint from the 4th century, St. Isidora of Egypt. She is one of the ol...

St. Anselm of Canterbury

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Taylor Kemp and Dr. Elizabeth Klein discuss the life of St. Anselm of Canterbury, monk, abbot, and second archbishop of Canterbury. A doctor of the Ch...

St. Martin on Tours

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp share key moments from the life of St. Martin of Tours. Martin’s cloak, or “capella,” became a famous relic ...

St. Paula the Elder

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

St. Paula was a Roman Christian who married at young age and became a religious after the death of her husband. Dr. Elizabeth Klein shares about the l...

St Gregory of Nyssa

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

St. Gregory of Nyssa is one of the fourth century Cappadocian Fathers. St. Gregory hails from a holy family of saint siblings, including St. Basil the...

St. Aelred of Riveaulx

04 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp explore the life of St. Aelred of Rieveaulx, a famous Cistercian monk from the 12th century. St. Aelred writes abo...

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton is the first native-born American to be a canonized saint! Her life was filled with profound suffering, yet she demonstrated d...

St. John Neumann

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

St. John Neumann is the first American male citizen saint! Dr. Chris Mooney recounts how St. John immigrated to the United States from Germany during ...

St. André Bessette

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

St. André Bessette, devoted to St. Joseph and emulator of his humility, served as a brother in the Congregation of Holy Cross in Montreal. Serving as...

St. Simeon the Stylite

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp discuss the unique life of St. Simeon the Stylite, famously known for standing on top of a pole for thirty years a...

St. Gregory of Nazianzus

29 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Chris Mooney shares about St. Gregory of Nazianzus, a 4th-century saint who served as the Bishop of Constantinople during the second ecumenical co...

St. Joan of Arc

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Learn about the remarkable story of St. Joan of Arc with Paul McCusker, author of the Augustine Institute Radio Theatre audio drama "The Victory of Jo...

The Choirs of Angels, Archangels, & Guardian Angels

15 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do we know angels exist, and where do we learn about them? What are the different types of angels? How do we relate to our guardian angels? Join D...

St. Philip the Apostle

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. James Prothro and Taylor Kemp reflect upon St. Philip the Apostle. St. Philip often brought others to Jesus Christ. His feast day is May 3. Jesus ...

St. John the Apostle

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Catholic Saints, Taylor Kemp interviews Dr. James Protho on the life, traits, and lessons we can learn from St. John the Apostle. S...

What is a relic?

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Klein and Taylor Kemp explain relics as a sign of Christian hope and the classification of different types within the Church. How do relics connec...

St. Cyprian

18 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Dr. John Sehorn and Taylor Kemp as they dive into the life of St. Cyprian on this episode of Catholic Saints! A Bishop and martyr, St. Cyprian is...

St. Vincent de Paul

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Dr. Christopher Blum and Mary McGeehan as they share about the life of St. Vincent de Paul on this episode of Catholic Saints.  See the work...

Why does the Church canonize people?

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp discuss canonization: its definition, history, and how it works. Why do we honor the communion of saints? What lea...

St. Proclus of Constantinople

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

St. Proclus of Constantinople lived in the 5th century and combatted the great heretic, Nestorius. As lector, priest, and then bishop, St. Proclus exe...

St. James the Greater

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of Catholic Saints, join Dr. Ben Akers and Mary McGeehan as they discuss the life of one of Jesus' inner circle disciples, St. James t...

What are angels and saints?

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp to explore the different nuances of what it means to be a saint or angel, how our use of the word "saint" has...

St. Malachy of Armagh

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A saint of the Middle Ages, St. Malachy served as a bishop in Ireland and helped to reform the Church there, navigating many difficult political situa...

St. Aidan of Lindisfarne

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

St. Aidan of Lindisfarne was a pivotal priest and missionary to the early Church in Ireland who cared for the spiritual and physical needs of both the...

St. Andrew the Apostle

23 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

All saints had a story before they met Jesus. For St. Andrew, he was a fisherman. Hearing the call of Christ, Andrew and his brother Peter left everyt...

St. Ignatius of Antioch

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A Father of the early Church, St. Ignatius of Antioch is an incredible model of Christian discipleship. He is also one of Dr. Ben Akers' favorite sain...

Holy Maccabean Martyrs

09 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

During the rule of the Seleucid Empire in the centuries before Christ's birth, many men and women of great faith arose who were unwilling to renounce ...

St. Luke

02 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Known as the beloved physician and faithful friend of St. Paul, St. Luke is a crucial figure for the Church’s knowledge of Christ’s earthly minist...

St. Dominic

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

During times of corruption and heresy in the world, great saints arise to bring renewal to the Church. Learn about the life and legacy of St. Dominic,...

St. John Chrysostom

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From Antioch, the political center of the fifth-century world, arose a golden-tongued preacher and bishop: St. John Chrysostom. Listen to Dr. Carl Ven...

St. Alphonsus Ligouri

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Born to a noble Italian family and known as the “Prince of Moral Theologians”, St. Alphonsus Liguori was a great preacher, lawyer, bishop, theolog...

St. Bridget of Sweden

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Dr. Carl Vennerstrom and Mary McGeehan as they dive into the life of this medieval saint: St. Bridget of Sweden. A wife, mother, and visionary, S...

St. Boniface

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Known as the "Apostle to Germany," the bishop and martyr St. Boniface worked tirelessly to renew the Church in Germany. Although his efforts ultimatel...

Sts. Joachim and Anne

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Though they never appear in canonical Scripture, Sts. Joachim and Anne—the grandparents of Jesus—hold a place of great importance in the Church's ...

St. Maximilian Kolbe

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

At age twelve, St. Maximilian Kolbe received a vision of Our Lady where he accepted the crowns of both purity and martyrdom, vowing to promote devotio...

St. Cyril of Alexandria

07 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

During the Nestorian Controversy of the fifth century, heroic saints like Cyril of Alexandria defended the truth of Christ’s divinity. In this episo...

Saint Clare of Assisi

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

ORIGINALLY AIRED ON FORMED ON AUGUST 11th.Dr. Tim Gray and Dr. Ben Akers discuss St. Clare and the beauty of poverty.  See the work of Jesuit Ref...

Martyrs of Lyon and Vienne

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp discuss the Christians martyred under Marcus Aurelius around the year 170 AD. This episode invites a discussion on...

St. Columcille

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Dr. Elizabeth Klein and Taylor Kemp as they discuss the life of St. Columcille. Like a prism, the lives of the saints reflect the likeness of Chr...